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Administrative Law, Tenders & Government Relations

Administrative Law

Our firm specializes in providing comprehensive legal counsel in administrative law, administrative litigation, public tenders, legislation, and regulatory matters. We represent private clients, as well as public, municipal, and governmental entities, including municipalities, municipal corporations, hospitals, higher education institutions, and government-owned companies. Additionally, our firm has extensive experience representing clients in Knesset committees on various legislative matters.

Public Entity Governance – Advising public sector officials on governance, regulatory compliance, and operational matters.

Administrative Litigation – Handling cases related to public tenders, planning and construction, and administrative enforcement. Our firm represents tender committees as well as private parties contesting tender decisions, providing full support throughout administrative proceedings before governmental and municipal bodies, including representation in administrative petitions and class actions.

Public Tenders

Tender Preparation – Assisting public bodies in compliance with Israel’s Mandatory Tenders Law. We draft tender documents, set eligibility criteria, establish selection parameters, and formulate contractual agreements.

Tender Committees – Supporting committees in reviewing eligibility requirements, evaluating proposals, and selecting winning bids.

Bidder Representation – Guiding bidders through the tender submission process, analyzing legal and financial terms, and assisting in forming bidding consortia, drafting internal agreements, and negotiating final contract terms.

Audit Reports – Representing public bodies in handling State Comptroller reviews and external audits, offering strategic legal advice and optimal defense strategies.

Complex Projects – Our firm specializes in advising on large-scale tenders for infrastructure projects, transportation systems, and public-private partnerships (PPP, BOT, PFI), representing both government entities and private sector participants, including project financing aspects.

Government & Public Sector Representation

Government & State-Owned Enterprises – Representing government ministries and agencies in tender processes, including the Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Public Security, Israel Prison Service, Ministry of Finance, and Ministry of Transport (including the Jerusalem Light Rail project). We also represent state-owned and municipal joint-ownership companies.

Municipalities & Public Authorities – Providing legal counsel across various operational aspects, including public tenders, administrative litigation, taxation (such as municipal tax disputes), and regulatory compliance.

Infrastructure & Transportation

Major Infrastructure & Transportation Projects – Representing government agencies in large-scale projects such as Jerusalem’s Master Transportation Plan, coordinating municipal and national efforts on the Jerusalem Light Rail, and advising on other urban and metropolitan transportation initiatives.

International Transportation Tenders – Extensive experience in advising on global transportation and engineering tenders, including legal proceedings and litigation concerning the Jerusalem Light Rail.

Our firm combines in-depth legal expertise with a strategic approach, ensuring that our clients successfully navigate regulatory, legislative, and governmental challenges.

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